Attendance and Punctuality

At Jerry Clay Academy, we believe that high levels of attendance and a punctual start to the school day are important for all children.

Promoting excellent attendance is the responsibility of the whole school community: staff, pupils, parents, carers and governors.

The academy consistently promotes excellent attendance through its high expectations in pupil behaviour, attitudes towards learning and through the stimulating curriculum.

All children should be at the academy, on time, every day the academy is open, unless the reason for the absence is unavoidable.

We aim to ensure that every pupil has access to the full time education to which they are entilted and as a result ‘strive to be they best they can be’.

Occasionally your child may be reluctant to attend school, we encourage parents to discuss any concerns they have with the class teacher in the first instance. Any problems that arise with attendance are best resolved between the academy, the parents/carers and the child.

Mrs Swinburne is always happy to meet with you to talk through any concerns or questions you may have.

Please read our Attendance and Punctuality Expectations for more information.